If you want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Greenville, SC has one of the best festivals in the state! This is the season of all things Irish. That means festivals, food, parades, crafts, and all kinds of events. Plus, there are a couple of fun, St. Patrick’s themed events happening in and near Upstate, SC for Saint Patrick’s Day 2026.
Events for St. Patrick’s Day: Greenville, SC
Downtown Greenville 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade
Downtown Greenville will be home to a St. Patrick’s Day Greenville, SC Festival again this year at NOMA Square on March 14th, 2026 following the parade. The event will feature lots of celebrating Irish heritage with music, dance, food, and activities for the kids.
The Greenville St. Patrick’s parade will start at 10 am on Main Street Downtown from Augusta Street to Main Street to NOMA Square.
Leprechaun Hunt at Greenville County Libraries
Want to let you little one explore their local library while hunting for a Leprechaun after storytime? These local branches have Leprechaun Hunts throughout the week or March 11th – 14th, 2026:
- Mauldin Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 9th, 2026 at 10 am
- Travelers Rest Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 9th, 2026 at 10 am
- Berea Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 10th, 2026 at 10 am
- Pelham Road Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 11th, 2026 at 10 am and 11 am
- Augusta Road Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 12th, 2026 at 10 am
- Taylors Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 13th, 2026 at 10 am
- Five Forks Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 13th, 2026 at 10 am
- Fountain Inn Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 25th, 2026 at 10 am
- Simpsonville Branch Leprechaun Hunt, March 26th, 2026 at 10 am
Leprechaun Leap 5K in Greenville, SC
The annual Leprechaun Leap 5K is a great way to support your community while challenging yourself. The race is stroller and walker friendly, and prizes will be raffled off after the race and there will be vendors to explore. Cost is $20 per person, and is from 11 am – 1 pm.
Home Depot Kids Workshops – Leprechaun Trap
Head to your local Home Depot Kids Workshop on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, from 9 am – 12 pm to build your own Leprechaun trap! Even though the monthly event is free, you must preregister for this event.
St. Patrick’s Skate Camp
Roller Time Family Skate Center will host a St. Patrick’s Skate Camp on Monday, March 16th, from 9 am – 12 pm for $35 per child!
More St. Patrick’s Day Events and Things to Do Near Greenville, SC
| Date/Time | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 🆓 | March 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Mini Makers: Leprechaun Traps
at Cyrill-Westside Library, Spartanburg SC |
March 7, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Green is Growing
at Paris Mountain State Park, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | March 9, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Greenville Library System, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 10, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Berea (Sarah Dobey Jones) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 11, 2026
10:00 am - 11:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Pelham Road Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 12, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Augusta Road (Ramsey Family) Library, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 13, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Greenville Library System, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 14, 2026
10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Annual Greenville St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
at NOMA Square, Greenville SC |
| 💙🆓 | March 14, 2026
11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Fan Fest with the Greenville Drive
at New Realm Brewing Co, Greenville SC |
| 🆓 | March 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Shenanigans on the Square
at Morgan Square, Spartanburg SC |
March 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
St. Crafty's Day!
at The Painted Palmetto Art Studio, Spartanburg SC |
|
| 🆓 | March 15, 2026
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
St. Patty's Day Weekend
at Group Therapy Pub & Playground, Greenville |
March 17, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Half Day Art Camp: Lucky Makers
at Yellowbobbypins Art Camp, Greenville SC |
|
| 🆓 | March 25, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Fountain Inn (Kerry Ann Younts Culp) Library, Fountain Inn SC |
| 🆓 | March 26, 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am |
Leprechaun Hunt
at Simpsonville Library, Simpsonville SC |
St. Patrick’s Day Nearby
If you love great St. Patrick’s Day parades and festivals, there are some additional nearby cities you can head to for an exciting time!
Shenanigans In the Square in Spartanburg: 12 pm – 9pm on March 14th, 2026 at Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg. Enjoy this annual event hosted by Delaney’s Irish Pub with live music, vendors, and a dedicated kid zone!
Charleston, SC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: March 17th, 2026. This annual parade is enjoyed by locals and travelers looking to celebrate. The parade is held downtown and begins at St. Patrick’s Church and ends at St. John the Baptist Cathedral on Broad Street.
St. Patrick’s Day in Columbia, SC: The Columbia, South Carolina St, Pat’s in Five Points Parade is Saturday, March 15th, 2026 at 10 am. This is part of the much larger St. Pat’s in Five Points. The festival features lots of live music, food, and kids’ activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
